Atoll Explorer
Atoll Explorer, Maldives Cruise and Stay, Maldives

Day 1

UK - Maldives.

On arrival at Malé you will be transferred to the Atoll Explorer (20 mins by boat) for a welcome meeting.

Day 2

Kurumba - Koajaadi Finolhu

Morning sail to Koajaadi Finolhu, which is an uninhabited and isolated sand cay in North Malé Atoll. On the sand cay, which changes in dimensions, there is a beautiful lagoon for swimming and a vibrant reef for snorkelling. At sunset, enjoy a cocktail on the beach. Evening, our Dive Team will present an introduction to marine life of the Maldives. They will reveal the vast variety of fish species, corals and vertebrates that make these turquoise waters home, and explain about the fragile ecosystem and co-existence of the underwater world.

Day 3

Laguna - Kuramathi.

Early morning sail to Kuramathi Island Resort where you can snorkel on the house reef or experience a rainforest walk through the most mature endemic forest in the Maldives. Afternoon visit to a local fishing village. Night fishing excursion.

Day 4

Kuramathi - Velidhu

Depart from Kuramathi to the Velidhu Island Resort. Tonight experience a night dive followed by a local dance performance.

Day 5

Bathala - Meerufenfushi - Dhiggiri.

Depart Bathala to the uninhabited island of Meerufenfushi where you can enjoy the tranquillity and top up on your tan. Afternoon sail to Dhiggiri where you will have a beach barbecue and the opportunity to join in stargazing.

Day 6

Dhiggiri

Today is a relaxing day on Dhiggiri complete with a picnic. Dhiggiri is a picture perfect desert island which also has some quality reefs offering excellent snorkelling. THe Captains dinner takes place this evening which is sure to be a memorable night.

Day 7

Dhiggiri - Kurumba.

Early morning sail to Kurumba. Afternoon at leisure before a late afternoon shopping trip to Malé. Live band on board in the evening.

Day 8

After breakfast disembark and transfer to the airport, spend a day around Kurumba if continuing on the cruise, or transfer to your resort island for a continued stay.

Day 1

UK - Maldives.

On arrival at Malé you will be transferred to the Atoll Explorer (20 mins by boat) for a welcome meeting.

Day 2

Kurumba - Maadhoo

Depart Kurumba for a light cruise to the uninhabited Maadhoo Picnic Island. Spend the day around the island for snorkelling and the beach. Evening slide show by the Dive Team to introduce the underwater marine life of the Maldives.

Day 3

Maadhoo - Theluveligaa

Depart Maadhoo and cruise to Theluveligaa Island. Theluveligaa is only 300m long by 150m wide and is ideal for sunbathing, swimming or snorkelling. Tonight experience a night fishing excursion.

Day 4

Theluveligaa - Rai Dhigga

Depart Theluveligaa to Rai Dhigga island which is a little island offering some of the best snorkelling on the cruise. Tonight experience a night dive followed by a local dance performance.

Day 5

Rai Dhigga - Huruelhi - Ariadhoo

Depart Rai Dhigga for the uninhabited island of Huruelhi. You can walk all the way around the island and go for a swim or just relax and top up your tan. Sail to Ariadhoo whilst watching out for whale sharks on the way. Stop at a local fishing village to experience Maldivian life. Arrive at Ariadhoo where there will be a beach barbecue and the opportunity to join in stargazing.

Day 6

Ariadhoo

Today is a relaxing day on Ariadhoo complete with a picnic. The Captains dinner takes place this evening which is sure to be a memorable night.

Day 7

Ariadhoo - Kurumba.

Early morning sail to Kurumba. Afternoon at leisure before a late afternoon shopping trip to Malé. Live band on board in the evening.

Day 8

After breakfast disembark and transfer to the airport, spend a day around Kurumba if continuing on the cruise, or transfer to your resort island for a continued stay.

NB. The 7 night cruise option may be on either of the 7 night itineraries detailed below